Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in temperate ecoregions, Wetlands
Denitrification
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Physico-chemical parameters |
| Responding parameter | Denitrification |
Response description
Increased emissions of nitrous oxide from denitrification with lowering of the water table (drought).
Secondary effects
Increased denitrification from lowering of water table (drought)
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Mire
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
14 (Central plains) 15 (Baltic province) 17 (Ireland and Northern Ireland) 18 (Great Britain) 20 (borealic uplands) 22 (Fenno-Scandian shield)
Suggested indicator
Water table drawdown in peatlands
Justification of indicator
Indicator of emission of nitrous oxide in relation to drought.
Reference(s)
Dowrick D.J., S. Hughes, C. Freeman, M.A. Lock, B. Reynolds & J.A. Hudson J.A. (1999): Nitrous oxide emissions from a gully mire in mid-Wales, UK, under simulated summer drought. Biogeochemistry 44(2): 151-162.
